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The ancient Greek Olympic Games were first held in Olympia.
The ancient Greek Olympic Games were first held in Olympia.
True
The Summer and Winter Olympic Games are now held in the same year.
The Summer and Winter Olympic Games are now held in the same year.
False
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in the late 1800s.
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) was founded in the late 1800s.
False
The Olympic flag has six rings on a white background.
The Olympic flag has six rings on a white background.
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Each country has its own national Olympic committee in addition to the IOC.
Each country has its own national Olympic committee in addition to the IOC.
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At least one of the colors of the Olympic rings appears in every country's flag.
At least one of the colors of the Olympic rings appears in every country's flag.
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During the Olympic ceremony, the Olympic flame burns for the duration of the Games.
During the Olympic ceremony, the Olympic flame burns for the duration of the Games.
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The Winter Games have a wider variety of events than the Summer Games.
The Winter Games have a wider variety of events than the Summer Games.
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The Olympic flag is raised during the opening ceremony.
The Olympic flag is raised during the opening ceremony.
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The host team is the first to enter the Olympic stadium.
The host team is the first to enter the Olympic stadium.
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The Olympic Games are only open to amateur athletes.
The Olympic Games are only open to amateur athletes.
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The ancient Olympic Games were held every three years in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
The ancient Olympic Games were held every three years in honor of the Greek god Zeus.
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The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1895 in Athens, Greece.
The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1895 in Athens, Greece.
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The Olympic motto is 'Citius, altius, fortius', which means 'Faster, higher, stronger'.
The Olympic motto is 'Citius, altius, fortius', which means 'Faster, higher, stronger'.
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The Olympic Village was introduced during the 1924 Winter Games.
The Olympic Village was introduced during the 1924 Winter Games.
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Mountain biking was added to the Winter Games in the late 1900s.
Mountain biking was added to the Winter Games in the late 1900s.
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